I agree with your statement but I also think it’s a nuanced discussion. For me in this particular case, it seemed like he was using “gay” as an umbrella term to label his sudden switch, which certain people tend to do. I also do believe it’s not out of the ordinary to use that terminology specifically when it comes to straight people viewing/labelling queer relationships. What’re the odds of a straight man knowing to use “queer” instead of “gay” when his best friend of a long time suddenly starts dating a guy you know. So could the author have used the correct terminology when his friend found out? Yes but we also don’t know how the MC would even label himself so bisexual could technically be wrong and wouldn’t be the “correct” terminology anyway. Idk food for thought ƪ(- 3 -)ʃ
But there’s definitely a need for more bisexual representation in this genre!!! Bisexual men do exist and it wouldn’t hinder the story when adding it in.
Hey this is a reminder that gay is an umbrella term for queer people I'm bi myself and I constantly say I'm gay
Exactlyyy. But I do agree with the op that it would be nice to see authors make more use of the termology "bisexual"
Didn’t know it was an umbrella term, I apologise. I’ve read that it wasn’t always like this and bisexuality was a separate umbrella (like lesbianism and gay were also separate things), so I’m just outdated ╥﹏╥
But I see your point. Just fyi, I wasn’t actually angry in my OG post. I always get jokingly mad at things and use caps, but that’s not an indicator that I am mad at the author. I’m not actually outraged that author used term ‘gay’ for a bisexual person. I just decided to use this case to express disappointment that authors never go beyond ‘gay’ and ‘lesbian’ terms.
So yeah. Need more bisexual representation.
I think they are using gay as an umbrella term, cuz I have seen many lesbians call themselves gay. + Most people who are not very knowledgeable about the queer community doesn't know the difference between gay and bisexual ( Malcom is that guy)
If I had a nickel for every character that exclusively dated women before (and obv enjoyed it) and then started dating one (1) guy was called gay, I would be able to preorder the new Nintendo Switch 2.
I just don’t understand why authors are allergic to word ‘bisexual’. At this point, if I see someone just saying word ‘bisexual’ in manhwa (and manhuas/mangas) makes me want to stand up and applaud to the author. The story is also set in America, so I don’t get it.
“I didn’t know Luke was gay” WELL MAYBE YOU DIDNT KNOW BECAUSE HE IS NOT?????